The Portlaoise Panthers men's and women's teams are both back in action today as they look to sign off for Christmas in style.
The ladies team put their unbeaten Division 1 record on the line when they make the trip...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Pat Holohan (née O'Neill)
Twoomey Park, Mountmellick, Laois
Pat Holohan Twoomey Park, Mountmellick Co. Laois. Died December 16th, in the company of her loving family, at The Regional Hospital, Tullamore. Deeply regretted...
Members of the Oireachtas, including Laois politicians met with representatives from Laois and Offaly ETB at a special briefing event in Buswells Hotel in Dublin last week.
The event was organised by Education and Training Boards Ireland (ETBI), the national...
Sinn Féin TD for Laois-Offaly Brian Stanley has said “that rather than a change of Taoiseach, the country needs a change of Government’’.
Ahead of Leo Varadkar returning as Taoiseach this weekend, and replacing Fianna Fáil's Micheal Martin, has hit...
A Laois man has been charged with the murder of a Mountmellick mother of one following an incident on Wednesday.
Sean Egan, aged 36, with an address of Rathmiles, Portarlington, has been charged with murdering 34-year-old Sharon Crean at College...
A local TD has called for immediate action to be taken to increase the enforcement of laws that control dangerous dogs or dogs that attack, maim or kill farm animals.
Independent TD for Laois-Offaly, Carol Nolan, made the call recently.
She...
After a two year absence, Clonenagh National School in Mountrath has announced the return of their annual Tractor Run on Wednesday December 28.
The Tractor Run will take place along with the Family Fun Run/Walk and the Monster Auction in...
Spink Comhaltas is looking forward to celebrating a significant “roundy” birthday in 2023.
Founded on November 22, 1983, Spink was originally formed as Ballyroan Comhaltas. It then became known as Ballyroan/Spink Comhaltas and from 1988 it has been known as...
The big local GAA story of this week was the news that Ross Munnelly had brought the curtain down on his 20-season intercounty career.
Steven and Alan pay tribute to one of Laois's greatest ever servants and remember some of...
Castlecomer CS 1-18 Heywood CS 2-8
Leinster 'B' Schools Hurling Championship Round 2
Castlecomer and Heywood played out a very entertaining affair on Wednesday - with both sides advancing to the knock out phase.
The home team were favoured by a bitterly...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Sharon Crean
College Avenue, Mountmellick, Laois/Arklow, Wicklow
Predeceased by her father Thomas. Much loved mother of Lorcan. Deeply regretted by her mother Catherine and by her brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, extended family,...
The new three-day Forest Fest in Emo was one of the big success stories of the local entertainment scene in 2022 and they are returning with another impressive line up for July 2023.
"We have been inundated with requests for...
Portlaoise CBS 18 Ardgillen CS 12
Leinster Schools Senior Rugby - Anne McInerney Cup Final
The Portlaoise CBS senior rugby team made it a day to remember for the school as they claimed the Anne McInerney Cup in the main game...
Portlaoise CBS 12 Ardgillen CC 7
Leinster Junior Schools Rugby - Pat Rossiter Cup Final
A terrific second-half performance helped Portlaoise CBS to a thrilling 12-7 win over Ardgillen Community College in the Leinster Schools junior rugby Pat Rossiter Cup Final...
In the recent College Awareness week which took place in Portlaoise College, there were many events and activities organised where the whole school community came together to organise and promote the benefits of going to college and help students...
Three players won big in last night’s Lotto draw after matching 5 numbers and the bonus to scoop €63,807 each.
One of the tickets was purchased on Tuesday December 13 in Co. Laois online or on the National Lottery app.
The...
Gardai are continuing to investigate all the circumstances of a suspected fatal assault on a woman that occurred yesterday afternoon in Mountmellick.
The woman who was killed has been named locally as Sharon Crean who was originally from Arklow in...
St Colmcille's 21 Mountrath CS 15
Junior Rugby Development Final
There was disappointment for Mountrath CS in their junior rugby development final played in Donnybrook this afternoon.
Played in bitterly cold conditions, they got off to a dream start with Fionn Cuddy...
The Labour Party are hoping to have a replacement for Portlaoise councillor Noel Tuohy in situ for the February meeting of Laois County Council.
Cllr Tuohy announced at this week's meeting that he is stepping down due to health concerns...
Timahoe GAA and Tigh Mochua le cheile are coming together to create the inaugural Noel Ramsbottom St Stephen's Day Road Race and Family fun walk/run.
They are hosting this run to honour Noel's love of physical fitness, football and athletics.
Timahoe...
Portarlington’s Colm Murphy and Robbie Pigott have returned to the Laois senior football panel ahead of the 2023 season.
A hugely influential figure during Portarlington’s three-in-a-row success over the past couple of seasons, Murphy hasn’t been involved with the county...
SOLAS is heading into its final weekend of Christmas markets. The weather while adding a Christmas feel has definitely been a little on the chilly side of late.
The good news is that the temperature on Sunday is due to...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Anne Moore (née Kelly)
Boley, Ballylinan, Laois, R14 C990/Athy, Kildare
Predeceased by her loving husband Paddy and her daughters Emer, Patricia and Laura. Deeply regretted by her loving children Martin, Margaret, Pauline,...
Gardaí are investigating all the circumstances of a suspected fatal assault on a woman that occurred this afternoon in Mountmellick.
The woman, aged in her 30s, was discovered with serious injuries at approximately 4.45pm at a residence at College Avenue...
Earlier today, we brought you the news that Portarlington had benefited with €500,000 worth of funding from the Town and Village Renewal Scheme.
This money will be used to develop a community park, plaza and event space.
However, four other areas...
Knockbeg College 1-10 St Peter's College 2-11
Leinster School’s Senior ‘A’ Football Championship Round 1
Knockbeg College's journey in the Leinster School's Senior football championship is over after they were beaten by St Peter's in Crettyard.
In bitterly cold conditions, a pitch...
There is widespread shock and sadness in Portarlington this week following the tragic passing of a father and husband.
Shane O'Neill died on Sunday following a drowning accident in Gran Canaria in Spain.
He is sadly missed by his loving wife...
There is shock and sadness in Portarlington following the news that a mother of three has passed away.
Denise Geoghegan passed away suddenly on Tuesday afternoon.
She leaves behind her husband Emmet and sons Curtis (22), Corey (17) and Caeden (9).
The...
Portarlington has secured €500,000 for a new community development under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme.
This money will be used to develop a community park, plaza and event space.
The news was confirmed by Fine Gael TD Martin Heydon, Fine...
Former teammates and managers have lined up to pay tribute to Ross Munnelly following his decision to retire yesterday.
The Arles-Kilcruise forward gave 20 years of unbroken service to his county from 2003 to 2022 but has brought that chapter...
